Free Knitting Pattern:
Knitted Jacket & Hat

Lion Brand® Homespun®

Pattern #: khs-jacketAndHat

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X JACKET: Finished chest 42 (46, 52, 56)"HAT SIZE: One size fits most Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

Knitted Jacket & Hat

Lion Brand® Homespun®

GAUGE:

13 sts + 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) on larger needles.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.

ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip the next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to the right needle; insert the left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.

JACKET

BACK

With smaller needles and A, cast on 68 (76, 84, 92) sts. Work in rib k2, p2 rib for 8 rows. With larger needles, work in St st until piece measures 32˝ (33, 33˝, 34)" from beg; end with WS row completed.

Shape shoulders and neckBind off 7 (7, 9,10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 7 (8, 9, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 8 (10, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off center 24 (26, 28, 28) sts for back of neck.

LEFT FRONTWith smaller needles and A, cast on 34 (38, 42, 46) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 8 rows. With larger needles, work in St st until piece measures 23˝ (23˝, 23˝, 24)" from beg; end with WS row completed.

Shape neck and shoulder Dec Row Work to last 3 sts, ssk, k 1. Repeat decrease row every other row 1 (1, 2, 2) times more, then every 4th row 10 (11, 11, 11) times. When front measures 32˝ (33, 33˝, 34)" from beg, shape shoulders beg at armhole edge as follows: Bind off 7 (7, 9,10) sts at beg of next row. Work back across row. Bind off 7 (8, 9,11) sts at beg of next row. Work back across row. Bind off rem 8 (10, 10, 11) sts.

Sew shoulder seams. Beg Band at bottom edge of Right Front. With B, RS facing and circular needles, pick up 143 (145, 147, 149) sts to center of Back Neck, place marker, pick up 143 (145, 147, 149) sts to bottom edge. (Tip Pick up 3 sts to every 4 rows at front edges and all sts from Back Neck.)

Shape collar

Place markers at beg of Front Neck shaping. Row 1 (WS) Beg with p2, work in k2, p2 Rib to center Back Neck marker, slip marker, work 21 sts in rib, turn. Row 2 (RS) Keeping pattern in Rib, work 42 sts, turn. Row 3 (WS) Work 2 more sts than last row, turn. Repeat last row until all sts between Front Neck markers are worked. Next row Cont in Rib to bottom edge. Work evenly in Rib on 286 (290, 294, 298) sts until front band measures 3". Bind off in rib.

FINISHING

Place markers on front and back 9 (9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2)" down from shoulders. Sew sleeves between markers. Sew sleeve seams, beginning at cuffs (being sure to sew on RS for cuffs), and side seams. Turn cuff to right side. Weave in loose ends.

HAT

With smaller needles and A, cast on 66 sts. Work in k2, p2 Rib for 10 rows. With larger needles and B, work even in St st for 20 rows Change to A. Dec Row 1 (RS) (k2 tog, k 9) 6 times - 60 sts.

Ratings and Reviews

Extremly heavy garment. Although I followed the directions & my stitch gauge was perfect, the sleeves came out way too long. In sewing up the garment, the yarn kept splitting, I would never use Homespun again for anything other than an Afghan or a hat or scarf -- nothing that involved sewing up seams. Since I have some black Homespun, I am going to make the hat with fun fur added, and on either a circular or on four needles. I never wore the sweater, but gave it to one of our Catholic charities here in Great Falls, Montana.

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